ZOL2601 Comparative Animal Physiology

In this unit the 3 ways of carbon dioxide transport is explained , as well as the carbon dioxide dissociation curve, with the oxygenated and deoxygenated curves. The Henderson Hasselbach equation to calculate pH is part of this unit.

In unit 2.3, the oxygen dissociation curve is explained, as well as the important factors that can cause the oxygen dissociation curve shift from the left to the right. The chemical reaction of the curve is explained, and factors that affect binding of oxygen with haemoglobin. The different curves are explained and showed in the summary.

In learning unit 2.1 the following aspects are explained in detail, the different functions of blood as well as the composition of blood. A clear summary of the 4 different respiratory pigments and their functions is included in this unit. Lastly the transport of oxygen in blood is explained.

In learning unit 1.4 the following is explained: how birds respire and how air breathing fish respire. It also explains air move in and out of eggs and how the embryo can get oxygen.

The types of respiratory movements for air breathing animals, and the important respiratory organs are explained in learning unit 1.3. It also explains how certain animals can respire through their skin.

In lecture 1.2 , it is more about how organisms respire in water. In this unit the E. Newton Harvey equation is explained as well as the important respiratory organs and their functions. Different types of ventilation for gills can be found in lecture 1.2

Learning unit 1.1 covers the basic knowledge about respiration. It explains greenhouse gases, as well as Henry's law and how to use Henry's law to do equations.

ZOL2601 is all about comparative animal physiology. It covers the difference how aquatic animals respire and how terrestrial animals respire, this include the important respiratory organs and how they function. Learning unit 1 also explains how some animals respire through their skin. This is what learning unit 1 is about (lecture 1.1 - lecture 1.5)